Large eye gurnard
📖 Overview
Large eye gurnard (Pterygotrigla megalops), first described by Fowler, 1938 is a medium-sized fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 340 to 500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no antrorse AIO spine, long (20-28%SL); pectoral fin reaches just beyond anal fin origin (32-36% SL); eye large (11-15% SL); pterygiophores exposed along base of D1 (large plates including one in advance of first D1 spine) and D2 fins with small spines at ray bases that are directed anteriorly .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large eye gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 340 - 500 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixiphistops megalops | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Parapterygotrigla megalops | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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